This medium-sized stork can reach a height of 91 to 95 cm, with a wing chord length of 43.5 - 50 cm, a culmen length of 19.4 - 27.5 cm, a tarsus length of 18.8 - 25.5 cm and a tail of 14.5 - 17 cm. The sexes look similar. The plumage is generally creamy-white, hence the name "milky" stork. This is contrasted with a naked red face and a long shiny green-black tail and flight-feathers. |